Rayka Zehtabchi is an award-winning Iranian-American film director. Her film Period: End of Sentence won the 2019 Oscar for Documentary Short. Rayka joins Jonathan to talk about the filmmaking process, how the production of Period: End of Sentence came about, connecting with the film’s subjects, her history with directing, and more.
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Oct 14
Rewind: Dopamine Dressing: How Clothes Can Boost Your Mood with Marie Claire’s Editor-in-Chief (Nikki Ogunnaike)
What if getting dressed could actually help you feel better? This week, JVN sits down with Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Nikki Ogunnaike to talk about dopamine dressing, personal style, and why fashion is so much deeper than just clothes. Together, they get into how to figure out ... Show More
37m 40s
Oct 7
Rewind: Why You Lash Out — The Psychology Behind Big Reactions (with Dr. Nicole LePera)
Ever wondered why we lash out, shut down, or spiral emotionally, even when we don't want to? On this episode of Getting Better, JVN teams up with psychologist and author Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) to dive deep into inner child healing, parts work, and the shock ... Show More
43m 39s
Sep 30
Rewind: What’s the Astrology for 2026?
2026 will be BIG astrologically speaking… Discover how astrology is shaping the year's biggest shifts, both personally and globally, with renowned astrologer Aliza Kelly. From planetary movements to understanding your unique birth chart, explore practical ways astrology can guide ... Show More
35m 33s
Jul 2023
Interview | Sierra Urich, Director of Joonam, on Three Generations of Iranian Women
<p>"Finding Joonam: A Dialogue with Filmmaker Sierra Urrich" - Immerse yourself in a candid and emotive conversation with Sierra Urrich, the talented director behind the striking documentary, 'Joonam'. In this episode, Sierra shares her heartfelt experiences of creating the film ... Show More
56m 46s
Jul 2025
Lights, Camera, Disruption: Breaking Taboos By Challenging Status Quo
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins presents two riveting conversations that push boundaries and challenge cultural taboos. First, she interviews Michael Taylor Jackson, writer, director, and star of the radically inventive film Orange Underground (Bajo Nara ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 2024
Misconceptions about periods and menstrual health with teacher and Academy Award winner Melissa Berton
Today’s episode is with Melissa Berton, an Academy Award-Winning Producer. Eleanor Roosevelt Global Women’s Rights Recipient. Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree. The Pad Project, Founder | Executive Director. Melissa Berton, lifelong advocate for girls and women, has taught English at Oak ... Show More
48 m
Mar 2025
Daniel Evans as Edward II, Laura Carreira's film On Falling, last night's Oscar winners
Sean Baker made Oscar history, becoming the first person to win four Academy Awards for directing, editing, writing and producing a single film, Anora. Larushka Ivan-Zadeh joins Samira to look at this year's Oscar winners and what they say about cinema today. The RSC's co-artisti ... Show More
42m 5s